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Dash cams, what to get and where to get it (Q&A only)

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  • #3512
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    TheBigGreen wrote: »
    Thanks Vectra. Did you plug it in the USB charger or actually hard wire it?

    I hardwired it
    Simple job.
    Piggy back fuseholder
    Connected to a trailing Cigarette lighter socket
    Plug camera lead into that.
    Job done.


  • #3513
    sayno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73 ✭✭sayno


    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/opel-corsa/19854784

    I would be very grateful as to how I could improve this. It has been up for about 3 weeks with very little interest. Should I spot light it. I dont think it comes up on searches for OPEL which is a problem
    Price wise it is at the cheaper end
    All comments gratefully recieved


  • #3514
    JamesBond2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,537 ✭✭✭JamesBond2010


    Lads can i ask for the folks running 2 dash- cams. it doesnt effect the car battery much if it is running does it ?? (the car battery not strong enough too many stuff plugged in to it). i wouldnt need to upgrade the car battery.


  • #3515
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,633 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    JamesBond2010 wrote: »
    Lads can i ask for the folks running 2 dash- cams. it doesnt effect the car battery much if it is running does it ?? (the car battery not strong enough too many stuff plugged in to it). i wouldnt need to upgrade the car battery.

    No don't be worrying.

    It would drain the battery if left on all the time and left sitting for a very long time.


  • #3516
    JamesBond2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,537 ✭✭✭JamesBond2010


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    No don't be worrying.

    It would drain the battery if left on all the time and left sitting for a very long time.


    Thanks bud. i was thinking that. just wanted to make sure..


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  • #3517
    cormie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,854 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    Hey folks,
    I'm looking for a solution for a 2013 Sprinter Van that will achieve the following:

    1) Reverse Camera (switches into view when reverse is engaged) and is angled downward from the roof
    2) Rear dash camera, angled backward to see traffic behind
    3) Front dash camera, typical wide angle
    4) Screen that will display reverse camera picture
    5) GPS in dash camera

    I'm also looking to replace the head unit from the stock one that will provide:

    6) Aux in for music
    7) Bluetooth for music

    So was thinking how can I achieve all this with minimum investment and the least amount of gadgets and wires working separately.


    This actually seems to tick a lot of boxes, but is so cheap it makes me wonder of it's quality and longevity:
    https://www.phonete.com/products/dvr-video-dash-cam-recorder

    Also, I'm doubting the reverse/rear view camera is waterproof or the cable long enough to have it run 8-9m up and around to the back of the van.

    Then something like this to replace the head unit looks good, but this one is expensive:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4I3Yst-k2U



    If anyone has any other suggestions, I'd really appreciate any input :)


  • #3518
    cormie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,854 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    I've just watched this review on the above dash/reverse camera, and it looks pretty impressive with some great features like remote monitoring of what's happening at your vehicle. The price from gearbest and amazon in the video description is a good bit higher than the link above, so I'm kinda suspicious about ordering from the above site...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhXIJxbQZp4


  • #3519
    Tazium
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 914 ✭✭✭Tazium


    2012 Audi A5 Sportback, S-line, Black Edition

    https://www.donedeal.ie/view/20033607


  • #3520
    stimpson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,864 ✭✭✭stimpson


    My old dears 2010 Clio 1.1 >20,000km on it and it has been babied since new.

    https://www.donedeal.ie/view/20027940

    Jesus. That was the easiest car I’ve ever sold!


  • #3521
    TigerTim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,270 ✭✭✭TigerTim


    Just about to upgrade my dashcam. Like the look of the dual dashcam, the Mini 0906. Just reviewing some footage I got today on my soon to be replaced mini 0806 & there is a lot of reflection picked up even with the CPL filter. You can see the vents at the bottom of the windscreen & also the left pillar is reflected onto the screen. Any way of avoiding this. Wasn't very noticeable on my last car which was a 4x4 & had a more vertical windscreen whereas this car is more sloping screen.

    Also, anyone purchase the 0906 & is it worth the extra money for the dual cameras. The 0806 takes 2 x 64GB cards but for the past year it fails to switch over to the 2nd card & sets off its alarm. Once I swap the cards manually it works away until the 2nd card is full. Then have to re-format them manually. Time for it to go.

    Thanks,
    T,


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  • #3522
    denismc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,626 ✭✭✭denismc


    Hyundai I30 Cork
    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/hyundai-i30-1-4-d-elite-plus-4dr/20056317


  • #3523
    54and56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,854 ✭✭✭54and56


    Hi all,

    I've had a Ddpai M6+ for a couple of years and got it hardwired. The dedicated ap was finiky as hell but once set up the camera worked perfectly i.e. it turned on when the car was started, recorded perfectly and then when the car was turned off it reverted to "park" mode which takes one shot per second and if it feels the car getting a bump it comes to life and records a full minute (I think) of regular video.

    All was well until last week when for whatever reason the camera just started acting weird, not starting up and not available to the app etc so I think its time to upgrade.

    My requirement is for a discreet no screen micro USB powered dashcam with park/time lapse function. Is the Xiaomi 70Mai (£39 from Amazon) the best option to go for or are there better solutions I should be looking at?


  • #3524
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I've had a Ddpai M6+ for a couple of years and got it hardwired. The dedicated ap was finiky as hell but once set up the camera worked perfectly i.e. it turned on when the car was started, recorded perfectly and then when the car was turned off it reverted to "park" mode which takes one shot per second and if it feels the car getting a bump it comes to life and records a full minute (I think) of regular video.

    All was well until last week when for whatever reason the camera just started acting weird, not starting up and not available to the app etc so I think its time to upgrade.

    My requirement is for a discreet no screen micro USB powered dashcam with park/time lapse function. Is the Xiaomi 70Mai (£39 from Amazon) the best option to go for or are there better solutions I should be looking at?


    I bought this one Linky and so far am dead happy with it.
    Since I bought it there has been a CPL become available for it. Through no fault of the dash cam it picks up a bit of reflection, but is perfectly fine on it's own.


  • #3525
    54and56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,854 ✭✭✭54and56


    vectra wrote: »
    I bought this one Linky and so far am dead happy with it.
    Since I bought it there has been a CPL become available for it. Through no fault of the dash cam it picks up a bit of reflection, but is perfectly fine on it's own.

    Thanks Vectra, that looks like a good option.

    Three questions if you don't mind:-

    1. Does it have a park/time lapse type function it can auto default to if the car is turned off (or not moving via it's G sensor) but is still fed with power from the battery?

    2. Is the power port micro USB?

    3. What is the max size storage card it will take?


  • #3526
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    Thanks Vectra, that looks like a good option.

    Three questions if you don't mind:-

    1. Does it have a park/time lapse type function it can auto default to if the car is turned off (or not moving via it's G sensor) but is still fed with power from the battery?

    2. Is the power port micro USB?

    3. What is the max size storage card it will take?

    I am sure it has the park option. ( Not 100% certain as I don't use it, I have it hardwired via ignition on/off)

    usb port Looks like micro alright.

    Maybe a read here might enlighten you more, this is where I too the suggestion from.
    https://dashcamtalk.com/blueskysea-b1w/


  • #3527
    TigerTim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,270 ✭✭✭TigerTim


    TigerTim wrote: »
    Just about to upgrade my dashcam. Like the look of the dual dashcam, the Mini 0906. Just reviewing some footage I got today on my soon to be replaced mini 0806 & there is a lot of reflection picked up even with the CPL filter. You can see the vents at the bottom of the windscreen & also the left pillar is reflected onto the screen. Any way of avoiding this. Wasn't very noticeable on my last car which was a 4x4 & had a more vertical windscreen whereas this car is more sloping screen.

    Also, anyone purchase the 0906 & is it worth the extra money for the dual cameras. The 0806 takes 2 x 64GB cards but for the past year it fails to switch over to the 2nd card & sets off its alarm. Once I swap the cards manually it works away until the 2nd card is full. Then have to re-format them manually. Time for it to go.

    Thanks,
    T,

    ANyone purchase the 0906?

    T.


  • #3528
    54and56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,854 ✭✭✭54and56


    Apologies if this isn't an appropriate question to ask here but is it possible for a hardwired micro USB to be putting out less than the required power to drive a dashcam?

    I ask because my Ddpai M6+ is hardwired and for over 18 months worked perfectly i.e. when parked up it automatically entered "park" mode which is a timelapse function but will also spark to life and record 10 seconds of video if the G sensor is triggered and it also powers on and starts full loop recording as soon as the ignition is started and and G sensor senses movement.

    Recently however the camera has only been turning on intermittently when the ignition starts, maybe once every 10-15 journeys so I thought the camera was just goosed (hence my search for a replacement) but it appears to work fine when taken out of the car and plugged into a micro USB cable being powered from an electrical socket leading me to think the issue is with the hardwire kit rather than the camera.

    Has anyone experienced similar? What could cause a previously perfectly functioning hardwire kit to reduce it's performance when no alterations have been made to it?


  • #3529
    James Bond Junior
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,144 ✭✭✭James Bond Junior


    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mini-one-tax-nct/20096684

    Tasked with selling my sister in laws MINI. She is studying abroad and doesn't need it anymore. Good little car, I drove it for a month earlier this year and it was great on juice.


  • #3530
    Dr_Colossus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,255 ✭✭✭Dr_Colossus


    Anyone hear tell of a Proze dash cam, cam up on one of the youtube adds and thought it looked tidy so searched for it on Amazon. Looks decent for £50 with front and rear camera.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Proze-Dashboard-Enhanced-Recording-Detection-Black/dp/B07D61BKP9/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8


  • #3531
    Irish Stones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,308 ✭✭✭Irish Stones


    TigerTim wrote: »
    TigerTim wrote: »
    Just about to upgrade my dashcam. Like the look of the dual dashcam, the Mini 0906. Just reviewing some footage I got today on my soon to be replaced mini 0806 & there is a lot of reflection picked up even with the CPL filter. You can see the vents at the bottom of the windscreen & also the left pillar is reflected onto the screen. Any way of avoiding this. Wasn't very noticeable on my last car which was a 4x4 & had a more vertical windscreen whereas this car is more sloping screen.

    Also, anyone purchase the 0906 & is it worth the extra money for the dual cameras. The 0806 takes 2 x 64GB cards but for the past year it fails to switch over to the 2nd card & sets off its alarm. Once I swap the cards manually it works away until the 2nd card is full. Then have to re-format them manually. Time for it to go.

    Thanks,
    T,

    ANyone purchase the 0906?

    T.
    I was going to buy one, but it seems that most of on-line stores have run out of it.
    I wonder if this model is obsolete now.


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  • #3532
    ForestFire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,968 ✭✭✭ForestFire


    Loking at this camera as an upgrade to my current one that only has a VGA rear camera resoluton.

    Any opinions or better suggestions for dual camera setup welcome

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DVGJMRT/?coliid=IMJG80I2CWVE2&colid=1YHLA6AK7DPMT&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it


  • #3533
    TigerTim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,270 ✭✭✭TigerTim


    ForestFire wrote: »
    Loking at this camera as an upgrade to my current one that only has a VGA rear camera resoluton.

    Any opinions or better suggestions for dual camera setup welcome

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DVGJMRT/?coliid=IMJG80I2CWVE2&colid=1YHLA6AK7DPMT&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it


    Hadn't seen that one before. I'm looking for a dual camera setup as well. Only issue for me is that it just supports up to 32GB SD card & I've just recently bought 2 x 64GB cards for my current Mini 0806:confused:.

    T.


  • #3534
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,767 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    TigerTim wrote: »
    Hadn't seen that one before. I'm looking for a dual camera setup as well. Only issue for me is that it just supports up to 32GB SD card & I've just recently bought 2 x 64GB cards for my current Mini 0806:confused:.

    T.
    I've one of these but my one has only VGA at the
    rear.
    I have it nearly 2 years and so far no issues.
    The reason I haven't upgraded to 1080 rear cam was because so many only support 32 GB card.

    I think this supports 128gb card so I may upgrade even though I am happy enough with my own one.
    The only problems I have with my own is the VGA rear cam is rubbish at night and it only supports 32gb card.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/AUKEY-Wide-Angle-Supercapacitor-Recording-Dual-Port-Black/dp/B075T8H9XJ


  • #3535
    ForestFire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,968 ✭✭✭ForestFire


    Amazon Lightling deal now on the camera I was looking at.

    You will need Addresspal or other similar service to order
    (Don't forget to update Addresspal address if not already done!!)

    Mine just ordered - 4hr left and 60% available stock gone.
    (Up from 33% since I order 2mins ago)

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07DVGJMRT?pf_rd_p=855cdcfd-05d9-474f-b84d-8286a3530ba1&pf_rd_r=E237HJJ8HS6SRPF1XAGR


  • #3536
    sunnysoutheast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,072 ✭✭✭sunnysoutheast


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    Apologies if this isn't an appropriate question to ask here but is it possible for a hardwired micro USB to be putting out less than the required power to drive a dashcam?

    I ask because my Ddpai M6+ is hardwired and for over 18 months worked perfectly i.e. when parked up it automatically entered "park" mode which is a timelapse function but will also spark to life and record 10 seconds of video if the G sensor is triggered and it also powers on and starts full loop recording as soon as the ignition is started and and G sensor senses movement.

    Recently however the camera has only been turning on intermittently when the ignition starts, maybe once every 10-15 journeys so I thought the camera was just goosed (hence my search for a replacement) but it appears to work fine when taken out of the car and plugged into a micro USB cable being powered from an electrical socket leading me to think the issue is with the hardwire kit rather than the camera.

    Has anyone experienced similar? What could cause a previously perfectly functioning hardwire kit to reduce it's performance when no alterations have been made to it?

    Is it the battery in the camera starting to fail?

    I'd assume the supply from the socket would always be better than the hardwire kit.

    I had a mini 803 which started to act randomly in the car but was ok on a very short cable from a plug. I traded it in in halfords!


  • #3537
    Damien360
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭Damien360


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    Apologies if this isn't an appropriate question to ask here but is it possible for a hardwired micro USB to be putting out less than the required power to drive a dashcam?

    I ask because my Ddpai M6+ is hardwired and for over 18 months worked perfectly i.e. when parked up it automatically entered "park" mode which is a timelapse function but will also spark to life and record 10 seconds of video if the G sensor is triggered and it also powers on and starts full loop recording as soon as the ignition is started and and G sensor senses movement.

    Recently however the camera has only been turning on intermittently when the ignition starts, maybe once every 10-15 journeys so I thought the camera was just goosed (hence my search for a replacement) but it appears to work fine when taken out of the car and plugged into a micro USB cable being powered from an electrical socket leading me to think the issue is with the hardwire kit rather than the camera.

    Has anyone experienced similar? What could cause a previously perfectly functioning hardwire kit to reduce it's performance when no alterations have been made to it?

    I don't have the same cam but had a 0801 with similar issue. If you are removing the dash cam regularly, the mini USB Jack can get a bit loose on the cam. It's not as snug. Vibrations in the car can dislodge it or it may just be lying off angle causing lack of power. Still happens with the kids Android tablets in the house. I tried pinching the connection tighter, then a cable to hold power cable better, finally gave up and bought a Nextbase 412GW. I'm sure it will happen to that eventually.


  • #3538
    TRS30
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    Selling the wife’s Ford C-Max as need space for extra baby seat.

    Think I covered everything in the ad however any questions just shout.

    https://www.donedeal.ie/view/20099390


  • #3539
    Squatman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭Squatman


    Posting my own car for sale here. Have owned this car for 4/5 years, and am only selling as we upgraded the wifes car, and her old one is not selling. This has been by far the bast car I have owned. Comes taxed, and tested, fully serviced by indie mechanic, withe new pads all around, new brake caliper, and two new front brake discs. 136k miles, with half leather interior, cruise control, mfsw, sport model. all electrics towbar (although i never used it). Very reliable car, always serviced on time.

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-honda-accord/20131551

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-honda-accord/20131551


  • #3540
    tri3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 ✭tri3


    GT86 for sale, perfect condition, very low mileage for a 2012 car (13,700 miles, 21,900 kms) hence the higher asking price, only one owner (myself), basically used as a weekend car only and great fun to drive.

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-gt86/20139541


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  • #3541
    jaxxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,230 ✭✭✭jaxxx


    Any recommendation on a dual front/rear camera? The Nextbase DUO is about e240 at Halfords. Reviews for it seem very good, and I'm keen on Nextbase given the experience I've had with my 312. Anyone have one or have another dual cam they'd recommend?


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